Some City Guy

This guy kept showing up all day long as we went around NYC. First we saw him digging in the trash on E. 15th St.


Then we saw him on the subway with his girlfriend.


Finally, just as we were driving out of the city, we saw him one last time. "Who are you?" I shouted. "The name's Mathswee, mam. See you next time."

"... so I keep my pistol by me"

Fox Run Skunk Cabbage

Please take time to read about the importance of Riparian Zones. It will help you understand why we are asking that only one careful adult in your letterboxing group should go off trail for the final 11 steps to retrieve the letterbox. A very clear errant trail is being formed from the edge of the board walk and stops directly at the letterbox. If having the letterbox in this area continues to have such an impact, we will remove it.

This letterbox is located in a wonderful park.

A Day on the Trail

Nittany Mountain

I frequently hike Nittany Mountain and with students away on spring break, today was a perfect day to get back up there. I can tell that I have been sedentary for quite a bit, I had to stop many more times than when I am in shape.

It was worth the effort. Chipmunks are active and add to the awakening of the land. Hearing the mountainside crackle and thaw, birds of all types calling, and a gentle blush to the canopy of trees let's me know spring is not far away.